Editors Best of 2009: The coolest baby clothes, kids’ clothes and shoes (boy we love those shoes)

By far our most popular categories are the clothing categories. Because whatever your style, wherever you live, we all have to get our kids dressed, right? Unless you’re the lucky sewing machine owner who can make your children’s own beautiful designs, these were some of the standouts to us in 2009.

Kristen: The amazing baby clothing at Belle Heir (at top) gives me an outlet for my love for vintage clothing, particularly for special occasions, without having to spend hours scouring the racks at the local boutiques.

Liz: I remain blown away by the innovative upcycled designs from Seven Smooches. Who knew that mens’ oxfords and vintage flour sacks could come back as your very favorite baby clothes.

But for kids old enough to actually walk on their shoes, I’m kind of in love with the durable, well-designed kids’ shoes from Umi, and especially those Serenade Boots. I’d only like them more if every girl in my daughter’s preschool class didn’t own a pair.